Is CVE-2020-27553 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-27553 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-27553 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-27553 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-27553?

CVE-2020-27553 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-27553

CWE-22Published: November 17, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In BASETech GE-131 BT-1837836 firmware 20180921, the web-server on the system is configured with the option “DocumentRoot /etc“. This allows an attacker with network access to the web-server to download any files from the “/etc” folder without authentication. No path traversal sequences are needed to exploit this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-27553 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.